Awards & Recommendations

We pride ourselves on the outstanding service we provide to our clients and the resulting longevity of our client relationships. We are never complacent and strive for excellence at all levels of the Firm.  We are equally proud of the recognition we have garnered for this ethos, in the form of awards, rankings and recommendations.

Below are details of some recent awards and recommendations received by the Firm.

Awards

  • Law Firm of the Year 2012 (Irish Law Awards)
  • Best Irish Firm for Women in Business Law 2012 (European Women in Business Law Awards)
  • European Private Equity Tax Team of the Year 2012 (International Tax Review)
  • European Legal Services Provider of the Year 2011 (International Custody and Fund Administration)
  • Shortlisted for the award of Irish Law Firm of the Year 2012 (Chambers Europe)
  • 2011 Award of Excellence to the Public Sector (Public Sector Journal)
  • Irish IP Law Firm of the Year 2011 (Managing Intellectual Property)
  • National Tax Firm of 2011 and Transfer Pricing Firm of 2011 (International Tax Review)
  • No. 1 Irish law firm for M&A activity, year end 2010 (mergermarket, Thomson Financial, Bloomberg, CorpFin)
  • No. 1 Irish law firm for global M&A activity in 2009 (mergermarket)
  • Irish Tax Firm of the Year 2009 (European Tax Awards)
  • Best Lawyers in Ireland  (Funddomicile Awards 2008)

Recommendations

Year on year, we are ranked by the leading international legal directories, including the Legal 500 EMEA, Chambers Europe, IFLR1000, Who's Who Legal and PLC Which lawyer?,  as one of Ireland's top corporate law firms.

Please see below a selection of recent directory endorsements which are garnered from client feedback and serve as testament to the quality of the Firm's practice.

William Fry’s ten-partner group constitutes "a very experienced team" of "good negotiators" that "goes well beyond normal client service expectations".
Legal 500 EMEA, 2012 - Banking & Finance

Cormac Little leads William Fry’s competition team, which some clients regard as "the best in Ireland".
Legal 500 EMEA, 2012 - EU & Competition

William Fry’s "first-class" team is capable of "devising and delivering a solution" that clients are happy with.
Legal 500 EMEA, 2012 - Corporate & Commercial

William Fry is an "expert in its field".
Legal 500 EMEA, 2012 - Insurance

William Fry is "at the top of its game".
Legal 500 EMEA, 2012 - Investment Funds

William Fry provides "a practical yet innovative approach".
Legal 500 EMEA, 2012 - Dispute Resolution

William Fry’s team is at "a different level to other firms".
Legal 500 EMEA, 2012 - Real Estate

William Fry’s experienced team is "affable and insightful".
Legal 500 EMEA, 2012 - TMT

"Strong market reputation, excellent long-established working relationships and proven track record."
Legal 500 EMEA, 2011 - Banking & Finance

"Unrivalled range of skills" and has a "commerciality and pragmatism that is invaluable."
Legal 500 EMEA, 2011 - Corporate

"Top class" and having "excellent depth."
Legal 500 EMEA, 2011 - Litigation & Dispute Resolution

"Immense technical strength" and "a pragmatic and commercial approach."
Legal 500 EMEA, 2011 - Insolvency & Corporate Restructuring

"Head and shoulders above the rest."
Legal 500 EMEA, 2011 - Intellectual Property

"Immensely strong technically", but "also has a pragmatism and commerciality that is valuable."
Legal 500 EMEA, 2011 - Real Estate

"Accurate and timely advice".  "Strategic and pragmatic approach is invaluable".  "Dynamic approach which, crucially, gets the deal done".
Chambers Global, 2011 - Corporate/M&A

"Give excellent industry-specific solutions".  "Thorough and very responsive approach". 
Chambers Global, 2011 - Tax

"Unmatched ability to understand business objectives".
Legal 500 EMEA, 2010 – Corporate & Commercial

"Top-quality individuals who focus entirely on achieving their clients' goals.”
Chambers Global, 2010 – Corporate/M&A

"Effective, responsive and absolutely top shelf to work with".
Legal 500 EMEA, 2010 – Investment Funds

"A dedicated team with great depth – and things are run by a solid partner at the top.”
Chambers Global, 2010 – Capital Markets

"More rounded service than many other firms".
Legal 500 EMEA, 2010 – Dispute Resolution

"Excellent understanding of reinsurance law, business structure, regulation and market activity".
Tax Directors Handbook, 2010

"Strong international pedigree, having developed close relationships with top London law firms and US outfits"
Chambers Global, 2010 – Corporate/M&A

"Lawyers hit the ground running, providing valuable input from the outset".
Legal 500 EMEA, 2010 – EU & Competition

“Suits the needs of clients perfectly with its incredibly dynamic corporate practice”.
Chambers Global, 2010 – Corporate/M&A

"Holds a diverse team and can bring in relevant experience as required" and response times are considered "considerably better than the rest".
Legal 500 EMEA, 2010 – Projects, Energy & Natural Resources

“We get a more personal service than you might at the big accounting firms. Its approach is to get a truly deep understanding of our business, and focus on solutions.”
Chambers Global, 2010 – Tax